Comic Con Liverpool

Name: Comic Con Liverpool
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Exhibition Centre Liverpool

Cosplay, Hollywood guest panels, gaming tournaments and comic creators return to Kings Dock, featuring guests Jude Law, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and David Harbour.

Exhibition Centre Liverpool · 16 Monarchs Quay, King's Dock · 10–11 Oct

Star guests Jude Law, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and David HarbourMassive Artist Alley and merchandise exhibition hallsOfficial cosplay masquerade and gaming tournamentsFull waterfront campus at Exhibition Centre and M&S Bank Arena

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Dates: 10–11 Oct
Venue & location: Exhibition Centre Liverpool
16 Monarchs Quay, King's Dock, L3 4FP
Waterfront
Nearest station: James Street (15 min walk) or Liverpool Central (20 min walk)
Age policy: Open to all ages. Children under 5 enter free with a paying adult. Children aged 5 to 9 require discounted child tickets.
Payment: Card and contactless only throughout exhibition catering and ticket desks.
Bag policy: Bag searches conducted at hall entrance; large bags and suitcases subject to screening.
Accessibility: Full step-free ground-floor access across all three exhibition halls
Accessible toilets on public concourse
Level access link bridge connecting directly to the Pullman Hotel and M&S Bank Arena

Details checked against official venue notices. Check before travelling.

L1Local Event Briefing

Cosplay, Hollywood guest panels, gaming tournaments and comic creators return to Kings Dock, featuring guests Jude Law, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and David Harbour.

📍 Exhibition Centre Liverpool📅 10–11 Oct🚆 James Street

Overview & what to expect

Comic Con Liverpool returns for its flagship autumn edition, taking over the entire Exhibition Centre, Convention Centre, and M&S Bank Arena complex at Kings Dock. The weekend brings tens of thousands of pop culture fans, comic enthusiasts, and cosplayers together on the waterfront.

The star-studded guest roster for 2026 includes Hollywood headliners Jude Law, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, David Harbour, Christopher Lloyd, Peter Capaldi and Christopher Eccleston, offering live main-stage Q&A panels, photograph sessions, and autograph opportunities.

Beyond celebrity appearances, the halls feature a sprawling Artist Alley, indie comic publishers, retro and modern gaming zones, cosplay championship contests, and prop recreations from iconic film franchises.

Weekend opening hours

09:00

Early bird entry

Priority access for diamond and early ticket holders

11:00

General admission

Standard day ticket holders admitted

18:00

Saturday close

Exhibition halls close; evening after-parties commence

17:00

Sunday close

Final panels conclude

Weekend passes frequently sell out weeks in advance; single Sunday tickets offer the best late availability.
Merseyrail has major engineering works planned for Sunday 11 October, so plan extra travel time.

Venue essentials & visiting advice

Age requirements

Open to all ages. Children under 5 enter free with a paying adult. Children aged 5 to 9 require discounted child tickets.

Entry & admission

Wristband collection points open from 08:00 outside the Exhibition Centre. Security bag searches on entry.

Bag restrictions

Bag searches conducted at hall entrance; large bags and suitcases subject to screening.

Payment methods

Card and contactless only throughout exhibition catering and ticket desks.

Content & special effects guidance

Cosplay weapons must comply with the strict convention prop policy (blunt foam/plastic only; no real or metal blades).
Large crowds, queue times for top guests, and high sensory stimulation across exhibition halls.

Where to eat & drink nearby

White Tiger

Dining and cocktails beside the dock

🚶 3 min walkLocal guide →

Royal Albert Dock

Wide choice of waterfront dining

🚶 5 min walkLocal guide →

Baltic Market

Street food market in Cains Brewery Village

🚶 10 min walkLocal guide →

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Getting there & getting home

Nearest Merseyrail station: James Street (15 min walk) or Liverpool Central (20 min walk)

Walk through Royal Albert Dock heading south along the riverside quay.
Bus route 10A connects Queen Square to Liverpool ONE bus station, a 10-minute walk from the venue.
Kings Dock multi-storey car park fills rapidly by 09:30 on convention weekends.

Exhibition Centre Liverpool, 16 Monarchs Quay, King's Dock, L3 4FP

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